What is GIS & RS?

GIS stands for the Geographic Information System and it is a computer-based tool for mapping and analyzing the geographical data. Basically, It analyzes the spatial location. It organizes different types of layers of information and converts them into visualizations.
RS is the full form of Remote Sensing. RS is the process of gathering the information about an object without physical contact with them. Generally, remote sensing" refers to the use of satellite and aircraft-based sensor technologies to detect and identify objects on Earth.

Course Highlights

Level of CoursePG Diploma
Full-Form of the CoursePost Graduate Diploma in Geographical Information System and Remote Sensing
Course Duration1-1.5 years
EligibilityGraduation in Science, Mathematics or in Engineering
Admission ProcessEntrance Exam/Interview or Merit based
Top Govt. Recruiting FirmNational Remote Sensing Center, North East Space Applications Center, Space Application Center, Central Ground Water Board, etc.
Job profileGIS Officer, Remote Sensing Tech Lead, Professor, GIS Technician, Project Manager, Geographer, etc.

Top Entrance Exams

  1. GATE
  2. IIRS Entrance Exam
  3. BHU UET
  4. JMI Entrance Exam PGD

Some Important Specializations

  • Agriculture and Soil
  • Forest Resources and Ecosystem Analysis
  • GeoScience
  • Marine and Atmospheric Science
  • Natural Hazards and Disaster Risk Management
  • Satellite Image Analysis and Photogrammetry
  • Special Data Science
  • Urban and Regional Studies
  • Water Resources

Syllabus

SEMESTER ISEMESTER II
Basics of Remote SensingSubjects of Specialization
Digit Image ProcessingProject Work
Basics of Photogrammetry and Cartography-
Statics and Programming-
Basics of Geographical Information Systems-

Job Profiles

After doing this PG Diploma in GIS & RS, candidates can join some government as well as private organizations as follow:

  • As Geographer

  • As GIS Technician

  • As Drafter

  • As GIS Officer

  • As Surveyor

What are the popular courses offered by Indian Institute of Remote Sensing, Dehradun?

    Bhupal IIRS offers M.Sc, M.Tech and PG Diploma education programmes. IIRS also offers training programmes.

    M.Sc. -

    M.Sc in Geo-information Science and Earth Observation (specialisation: Geoinformatics) is offered within the framework of Joint Education Programme (JEP) of the Indian Institute of Remote Sensing.

    M. Tech. -

    M.Tech in Remote Sensing & GIS under 9 specialisations:

    • Agriculture & Soils
    • Geosciences
    • Satellite Image Analysis & Photogrammetry
    • Forest Resources & Ecosystem Analysis
    • Marine & Atmospheric Sciences
    • Urban & Regional Studies
    • Geoinformatics
    • Natural Hazards & Disaster Risk Management
    • Water Resources

    PG Diploma -

    The Post Graduate Diploma programme is offered in Remote Sensing & GIS in 9 specializations for a period of 1 years.

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